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health communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 294 health communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(BBSRC NWD) Investigating mechanisms of immune-epithelial crosstalk that underpin intestinal health and tissue homeostasis.

The healthy gut is one of the body’s most dynamic tissues, constantly integrating signals from diet, microbes and the immune system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Roberts, Dr M Hepworth, Prof D Thornton
 4 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Decoding Plant Stress: Real-Time Monitoring of Crop Health by In-Planta Sensing Platform

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LGM Gonzalez-Macia
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio: Investigating sex-biased macrophage dynamics in Drosophila: from acute infection to life course health

  Research Group: Institute of Immunology and Infection Research
Sex differences in immunity shape both how individuals respond to acute infection and how inflammatory biology influences lifetime health outcomes, including ageing and the development of non-communicable diseases such as neurodegeneration and metabolic dysfunction. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Regan, Dr N Agrawal
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanisms of protein quality control in health and disease

The accumulation of misfolded proteins and aberrant protein aggregates is a hallmark of numerous human diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Carvalho
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Opportunities in Communication, Media, and Film Studies

We warmly invite applications for full-time or part-time self-funded PhD study. About the PhD Programme. The Centre for Culture, Media & Society (CCMS) is an exciting interdisciplinary environment delivering research that offers critical insight and real-world impact. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Reactive Sulfur Species: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Chemistry for Health and Sustainability

  Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology
Have you ever wondered what really drives life under stress? For decades, biology has focused on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the main players in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Switzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship in Soft Robotics and Embodied Intelligence

Project title. Emergence of embodied intelligence through bioelectrical learning in soft brain-body. Project Overview. How can intelligence emerge when a brain and body interact, rather than being designed separately?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Precision Medicine DLA – Precision Retinal Biomarkers for Inherited Retinal Diseases (PR-BIRD)

Background. Inherited Retinal Dystrophies (IRDs) are the leading cause of blindness in children and adults of working age1, affecting thousands of individuals across the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RM Megaw, Dr T MacGillivray, Dr CS Stanton
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Safer Healthcare Water Systems: Optimising Material Leaching and Flushing Strategies

  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Are you interested in improving healthcare water quality through innovative engineering research? We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to investigate how pipework materials and commissioning practices influence water quality in healthcare buildings, helping to shape future NHS guidance and improve patient safety. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kelly, Prof M Gormley
 17 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Deciphering Immune-Metabolic Signalling Networks Through Integrative Proteomics and Systems Biology

Biological systems depend on constant communication between cells, tissues, and organs to maintain health and respond to environmental challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A English
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing for Adoption: Gold Nanostar-Enhanced Lateral Flow Diagnostics for Antimicrobial-Resistant Respiratory Infections

Abstract. Improper prescribing of antibiotics for viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) provides no clinical benefit, can negatively impact microbiomes, and is a driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N T K Thanh, Dr GB Bolognesi
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA

Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA is comprised of a world-leading team of academic staff, one of the longest established centres for film, television and media studies in the UK. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Project 14 - Black carbon in upland and agricultural landscapes - consequences for food production and climate change mitigation (Jill Edmondson, University of Sheffield)

Explore how legacy chemical pollution and modern agricultural practices shape soil health and ecosystem services, using innovative field and laboratory research combined with policy application to develop sustainable solutions for resilient agricultural landscapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Edmondson, Dr BK Keane, Dr S Zappala, Prof G Phoenix
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)